Minor superstition a mortal sin?

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Sorry, I know most people will be tired of reading questions asking about mortal sins, but I have trouble knowing what counts as grave matter.

If one ‘touches wood’ on one occasion out of general superstition, does this constitute a mortal sin?
 
Probably not; many people do it just a symbol of their desire that something bad doesn’t happen, without the belief that knocking on wood actually has any effect. But it would be a good thing to try to avoid it.

After all, the spiritual realm is above us. We are to conform to its reality. Superstitions and magic represent the opposite attitude: we consider ourselves superior to spiritual realities (angels, God); we believe them to be bound to obey us if we perform certain small rituals. That is absurd. God rules over us; not us over God.
 
I agree with Joel. Not a grave sin, (but avoid them). Just tell yourself - I don’t believe in superstitions and I’m not superstitious, I’m a Catholic. 👍
 
No, some superstitions are just fun. For example, not saying “no-hitter” in a baseball game if a pitcher is pitiching one, saying “knock on wood” stuff like that.

It’s harmless unless you take it too seriously, like many things in this world.
 
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